The Don Lemon Show

Tonight, Don breaks down the rapidly expanding conflict, the rising number of injuries and casualties, and the growing fear that this war could spiral far beyond what Americans were told to expect. The situation in Iran is escalating fast, and the human cost is climbing. New reports say roughly 140 U.S. service members have already been injured and at least seven killed since the conflict began. M...

On February 28th the United States and Israel bombed Iran. One tomahawk missile hit a girls' primary school, killing 180 people. Blame over which nation did this has been passed back and forth but the evidence seems clear: Israel and Iran do not have tomahawk missiles, and the United States does. Join Don to break down how Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are trying to explain this horrific strike. L...

This morning, Don breaks down the latest updates from the escalating Iran conflict, the wildly inconsistent messaging coming out of the White House and the Pentagon, and what it means for the U.S., the Middle East, and the rest of the world. One minute they say the conflict could be over “very soon,” and then next it’s “just the beginning.” Meanwhile, the official justification for the war seems t...

Tonight we’re diving into the growing rift inside the MAGA world as prominent right-wing voices and some of Trump’s own supporters question the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Even figures who normally defend Trump are pushing back, arguing this war looks a lot like the very foreign entanglements he once promised to avoid. Meanwhile, the geopolitical situation is spiraling with regional re...

Don sits down with activist Elizer Darris for a powerful conversation about the ongoing investigations into the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. As questions continue to swirl about accountability, the conversation turns to who should actually be leading these investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning, we’re breaking down the latest developments in the war with Iran, and the situation is becoming more alarming by the day. According to Karoline Leavitt, Trump is not ruling out the possibility of a draft, raising serious questions about how far this conflict could escalate. Meanwhile, talk of regime change appears to have gone nowhere, with the son of Ali Khamenei expected to take po...

As a part of this year's On Air Fest event, Don Lemon leads a no-nonsense conversation on the shifting media landscape and the rise of independent media, examining how creators and journalists are dismantling old power structures, rebuilding trust, and reshaping what news looks like in a creator-driven world. The media is transforming at a pace we’ve never seen before. From how we consume entertai...

This morning, we’re breaking down the latest disturbing developments in the Epstein saga. Newly released interviews with the teen who accused Donald Trump have surfaced, and the details are dark, unsettling, and raising serious questions. As more information tied to Jeffrey Epstein continues to come to light, will Trump ever actually be investigated? And will anyone in power ever face real account...

Don sits down with journalist and friend of the show Ahmed Baba to break down the bombshell news that Kristi Noem has officially been fired. After that disastrous testimony and days of political fallout, “ICE Barbie” has finally been shown the door by Donald Trump. But the real question now: who’s next? Could Pam Bondi be the next name on the chopping block? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Kristi Noem has been fired, and Don is breaking down the stunning development live. After days of disastrous testimony, dodged questions, and mounting criticism from lawmakers, it appears the patience of Donald Trump has finally run out. Honestly, this should have happened a long time ago. So what pushed things over the edge? And more importantly, what happens now for immigration policy, the admin...

This morning, Don breaks down the latest developments in the rapidly escalating war with Iran, a conflict that has already shaken the Middle East and raised global fears about what comes next. After U.S. and Israeli strikes targeted Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure, Tehran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks across the region, pushing tensions to the brink of a wider war. Wh...

Don sits down with political strategist and friend of the show Mike Nellis to break down the biggest headlines of the day. From the escalating crisis in Iran following strikes ordered by Donald Trump, to the surprising Texas primary win by James Talarico, to the unhinged congressional testimony from Kristi Noem, Don and Mike connect the dots on what it all means for American politics right now. Le...

Today, Don breaks down Day 2 of Kristi Noem’s testimony, this time before the House, and let’s just say… it was wild. From tense exchanges to repeated dodges, lawmakers pressed Noem hard on her leadership, policy decisions and accountability. Instead of clear answers, viewers saw deflection, contradiction, and mounting frustration from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle. What stood out...

Don is joined by friend of the show Dr. Frita Fisher to take a closer look at something the White House would probably prefer we ignore, a visible rash that recently appeared on Donald Trump’s neck. What is it? A harmless skin irritation? Stress? A reaction? Or something more? While no one is diagnosing from a distance, Dr. Frita breaks down the possibilities and explains what kinds of conditions...

This morning, Don breaks down the latest updates on the rapidly expanding crisis in the Middle East. As U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran continue, regional retaliation spreads, and world powers grapple with what may be a long, costly conflict with no clear end in sight. We’ll talk about how this is already affecting American lives, from rising fuel prices at the pump to economic ripple effect...

Don sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna to break down today’s biggest stories facing our country. First, they unpack the escalating situation in Iran after the recent U.S. and Israeli strikes, a conflict that has already killed Americans, drawn retaliation across the region, and left lawmakers deeply divided over war powers and executive authority. Then, the conversation shifts to the Epstein fil...

Tonight, Don breaks down the latest developments in the rapidly escalating crisis in the Middle East. The conflict has already closed embassies, triggered missile and drone attacks across the region, and drawn global concern about how far this could go and what it means for Americans at home and abroad. Then, we pivot to today’s embarrassing testimony from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem b...

This morning, Don breaks down the ongoing crisis in Iran and the broader Middle East. After U.S. strikes ordered by Donald Trump and continued retaliation in the region, where is this headed? Is this a limited conflict or the beginning of something much bigger? And how scared should people be? Then, we turn to the latest developments surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein fallout, including testimony fro...

Tonight, Don sits down with an all-star panel to break down the rapidly escalating crisis surrounding Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran and what it means for the U.S., the region, and the world. We’ll unpack the latest developments as the U.S. and allied forces continue military operations, Iran fires back, and Trump repeatedly signals that “more is coming,” with no clear end in sight. Multiple servi...

This morning, we're breaking down the shocking escalation in the U.S.–Iran conflict, a situation that has rapidly spiraled into another war. After Donald Trump ordered coordinated strikes alongside Israel on Iranian targets, the conflict has widened, with Iran striking back at U.S. bases and the first American service members killed in the campaign. What does this mean legally and constitutionally...

Don sits down with journalist John Harwood for a candid conversation about the escalating attacks on the free press by Donald Trump and what it means for journalism in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, we're breaking down Bill Clinton’s testimony in the ongoing fallout surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. What did Clinton say? What was clarified, and what still raises serious questions? And as more details emerge, many Americans are asking why the sitting president, Donald Trump, hasn't been called in for questioning. Especially as his name reportedly appears more than 38,000 times across the E...

This morning we're breaking down the latest news in the ever-unfolding Jeffrey Epstein saga as Bill Clinton testifies about his relationship and involvement. What will be revealed? What has already been confirmed? And what does this mean for the broader web of powerful names connected to this case? And let’s be honest, while past presidents are being questioned, many Americans are wondering whethe...

Tonight, Don breaks down the testimony from Hillary Clinton related to the growing fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein case. What exactly was said? And how does this testimony reshape the broader conversation around accountability, transparency, and the powerful figures whose names continue to surface? Then, we pivot to new reporting from The Washington Post highlighting serious election integrity co...

Don sits down with friend of the show Dr. Frita to break down the confirmation hearing for Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s pick for Surgeon General. Means lacks the traditional public health leadership experience typically associated with the role and her rhetoric echoes the anti-vaccine positions popularized by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. What could this nomination mean for vaccine guidance, publ...